RPLS Safety Regulations and Compliance 5

Question 1

Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, a land surveyor acting as the 'controlling employer' is required to:

Accepted Answer

Exercise reasonable care to prevent and detect safety violations on the site

Answer

Under OSHA's multi-employer citation policy, a controlling employer must exercise reasonable care to detect and prevent violations, even by subcontractors.

Question 2

Which ANSI standard governs minimum performance requirements for the safe use of laser equipment in land surveying?

Accepted Answer

ANSI Z136.1

Answer

ANSI Z136.1 is the American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers, covering classification, hazard controls, and eye protection for laser instruments.

Question 3

A survey party chief notices a team member exhibiting confusion, hot dry skin, and rapid heart rate during summer fieldwork. These symptoms indicate:

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke

Answer

Confusion, hot dry skin, and rapid heart rate are classic signs of heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate cooling and EMS activation.

Question 4

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the minimum height above a lower level at which fall protection is required for construction-related survey work?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA construction fall protection standards (1926 Subpart M) require protection at 6 feet above a lower level for general construction activities.

Question 5

When a survey crew operates a drone (UAS) for aerial surveying in the U.S., the primary regulatory authority governing airspace safety is:

Accepted Answer

FAA under 14 CFR Part 107

Answer

The FAA's Part 107 Small UAS Rule governs commercial drone operations, including altitude limits, airspace authorizations, and operator certification.

(RPLS) Registered Professional Land Surveyor Practice Test

(RPLS) Registered Professional Land Surveyor Practice Test

RPLS Safety Regulations and Compliance 5